FTSE 100 falls on European officials' announcements

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After closing lower on Thursday at 5,127.60, UK's benchmark index FTSE 100 extended its losses during Friday trade dropping 0.8% to 5,088.29. BHP Billiton PLC and Rio Tinto PLC were among main decliners both giving up 1.8% after metal prices declined. The drop in FTSE 100 is closely linked to overall drop in European markets as Angela Merkel rejected issuance of Eurobonds and Hungary was downgraded.

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Fri, 25 Nov 2011 14:03:20 GMT

Russian Urals oil prices rise on uncertainty over Iran

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